States in region seen competing for slots money - 2004-02-16
As Pennsylvania lawmakers revive the debate on legalizing slot machines, the arguments in favor have a familiar ring to Marylanders - that the state must stop the flow of money to neighboring states where the devices are permitted.
In Maryland, slots proponents say the same thing about competition with the state's neighbors, including, potentially, Pennsylvania.
Pitting one state against another has proved a successful strategy as the gambling industry has expanded across the country. Because casinos pay taxes that fund important programs, lawmakers view gambling across state lines as a drain on the treasury.
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